Levinson's "The Seasons Of A Man's Life" - Summary, Personal Event And Adult Development

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8 pages in length. An appropriate synonym for life is the word 'change' inasmuch as there is little that remains constant throughout human lives without even so much as a subtle amendment. Much more apparent are those changes that occur as connections between various stages of development whereby people -- in theory -- are supposed to learn from past mistakes so as not to dwell upon them in later adult life. This is certainly a worthwhile objective in the overall scheme of human existence that provides an opportunity to gain closure and avoid rehashing unpleasant experiences, however, it is much more difficult to achieve than it is to describe. Daniel Levinson explains these transitional aspects of men's lives as the internal ability to regroup emotions that have been set on end as individuals move into midlife, a time when reassessment of personal and professional accomplishments becomes front-&-center in the mind and can lead to vulnerability, second guessing and a fear. Bibliography lists 3 sources.